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Chibi-Usa Times Two
Part 9: Beruche
The silence that followed Chibi-Usa's outburst was deafening. Rei stood
there with her mouth opening and closing but no sound escaped. It was a
very funny sight except that no one was laughing.
Chibi-Usa speared her feet in a defiant stance, placing her hands on her
hips and stated with all the authority and courage she could muster,
"Rei-chan, say you're sorry to Onee-san... You shouldn't be so mean to
her."
Rei's face twisted into an angry snarl as she finally found her voice
and shouted, "`Me say I'M sorry'?!!! I'm not the one who threw water
balloons or went sneaking through Usagi's personal belongings. You
called her `BAKA ODANGO ATAMA' just as much, if not more than, I did so
why should I apologize... I'm not the one that's been BAD!"
That did it. Chibi-Usa's posture slumped, her courage deserted her. Her
bottom lip began to tremble as she lowered her head. Chibi-Usa thought
as she flushed with embarrassment.
"YOUR Onee-san, although I don't know why you'd ever want to be even
around her, took the person you were and split you like an apple!" Rei
shrugged off the placating hand from Ami. "AND YOU TELL ME TO
APOLOGIZE!"
Usagi who'd raised her head in astonishment at Rei's outburst had
immediately saw the signs. She rushed over, scooped Chibi-Usa up in one
arm while placing her hand over Chibi-Usa's mouth, and rushed from the
room. Ami was next to follow Usagi out but turned towards the bathroom.
She knew what had happened.
Minako shared a look with Makoto. They weren't entirely sure what was
going on. Getting up they glared at Rei who had stubbornly crossed her
arms looking in the other direction. They shared another look before
heading off to see what was happening.
******
Ami brought out a small bowl filled with warm water and a washcloth.
Usagi smiled her thanks to Ami and took them. She was speaking in quiet
soothing tones to Chibi-Usa who had become sick and now was looking
rather miserable. Usagi then proceeded to clean up Chibi-Usa's face and
neck.
"It's okay... here," Usagi said reassuringly and handed Chibi-Usa a
Kleenex. The child blew her nose and sniffled a bit. Standing up Usagi
said, "Come on Imouto, let's get you inside and properly cleaned up,
okay?" A small nod.
Taking Chibi-Usa's hand Usagi led her off towards the bathroom. Ami
heard the noise of the others coming out. When she saw that Rei wasn't
among them, she gave a sigh.
"Minna-san, I think I'll go have a little chat with Rei..." Makoto
decided and walked back to the Great Fire Room.
******
Makoto saw Rei meditating in front of the Great Fire eyes closed
concentrating on something. She observed her friend for a few moments
before speaking, "Rei-chan... That wasn't very nice. I can see you being
upset with Usagi but to yell at Chibi-Usa like that..."
"THAT Chibi-Usa thought it was great, Makoto!" Rei stated stubbornly.
"THAT Chibi-Usa became so stressed out because of you that she threw
up... I don't think that makes you feel happy, Rei... There are some
things you just don't do."
Rei lowered her head and heaved a sigh, "I know Makoto... I just... I
wish that Usagi would act more responsible..."
"More responsible?" Makoto asked, "Rei, Usagi made a choice... She acted
the way she thought she should. Sure at first it was because she was
angry but I really think that she meant well."
Rei remained silent for several seconds before saying, almost to
herself, "I... I just can't see Usagi being this stupid."
Makoto sighed slightly, "Rei-chan..." She waited until Rei was looking
directly at her, "Usagi isn't stupid. She may occasionally do dumb
things but she means well and tries the best way she knows how. Look how
she's taking care of Chibi-Usa now." She paused, "Usagi-chan is our
friend and our leader. What you did to her might have been a little
overbearing but certainly normal... But I really think you need to talk
to Chibi-Usa. She's a very upset little girl and it's all because of
you." With that Makoto left the room quietly to let Rei think about what
Makoto had said.
******
Usagi heard a knock on the bathroom door and looked up to see Rei
tentatively looking at her. Usagi looked at Rei sternly. Chibi-Usa moved
a little way in front of Usagi. Rei heaved a sigh. The little girl who
she'd upset was still going to defend her Onee-san from the big bad Rei.
Rei said softly, "Can... Can I talk to Chibi-Usa alone?" Rei winced when
she saw the panic in the young girl's eyes.
Usagi knew what Rei was trying to do. She placed a hand on Chibi-Usa's
shoulder and said, "Honey, do you want to talk to Rei-chan alone?"
Chibi-Usa looked up at Usagi, "Will you be alright, Onee-san?" Her voice
was a little scratchy and her big red eyes were slightly puffy from her
crying.
"You won't yell at her?" It was more of an order than a question. Usagi
looked directly at Rei who flinched away from her look. Rei shook her
head no. "Hai, Imouto, I'll be alright."
Chibi-Usa, reassured, gave Usagi a quick hug before holding out her hand
tentatively towards Rei. Rei hesitated for the briefest moment before
taking the offered hand and slowly led the little girl back to the Great
Fire Room. Sitting down Rei indicated that Chibi-Usa should do the same.
"Rei-chan, why do you hate Onee-san?" Chibi-Usa asked softly.
The question cut like a knife into Rei, she nearly shouted out, "I don't
hate Usagi..."
"But then why did you say all those mean things?"
Rei sat silently for a short time collecting her thoughts before saying,
"Chibi-Usa-chan... Usagi shouldn't have used the Ginzuishou on you," Rei
continued on before Chibi-Usa could ask the obvious question, "She
should have trusted her friends to help her but she didn't and that hurt
me."
Chibi-Usa looked at Rei puzzled for a moment before answering, "I don't
get it... Why are you mad at me for being good?"
"Chibi-Usa-chan... I'm not mad at you for being good. I was very upset
with Usagi-chan and when you started to defend her, I became very upset
with you. That was wrong... I shouldn't have yelled at you."
Chibi-Usa looked at Rei for several seconds
before asking, "Rei-chan, are we still friends?"
Rei didn't really want to admit that she was sorry for upsetting the
little girl but as the silence continued, she could tell that Chibi-Usa
was getting nervous, "Hai..." Rei finally said softly, "We're still
friends."
******
Hearing footsteps, the others looked up to see Chibi-Usa and Rei walk
out holding hands. Chibi-Usa had the faintest hint of a smile on her
face and it broadened when she saw Usagi. As they came closer Chibi-Usa
practically shouted, "Onee-san... Rei-chan likes me!" Makoto winked to
Rei unseen by the others.
"That's great, Imouto..."
"Usagi, can I talk to you?" Rei asked.
"Hai..." getting up Usagi followed Rei off away from the others and into
her room before Rei said, "Usagi, what's got into you? Ami told you that
it would probably leave her system..."
"Rei-chan, you don't know what I went through!" Usagi started to whine
but caught herself, "I was so tired of having my room ripped apart by
her looking for the Ginzuishou. If you remember correctly, you're one of
the ones who told me not to say anything about it."
Rei ducked her head slightly, "Usagi... I just..." she trailed off she
wasn't really sure how to explain why she was irritated with Usagi.
"I have to go home now... Listen, I made a choice and I have to live
with the consequences. I truly love that little girl and I know what I
did to her was wrong but..." Usagi sighed, "Rei-chan, I hope you can
understand." She turned and after walking back to Chibi-Usa took her
hand and led her towards home.
Rei was left mulling over what had just been said,
******
"Beruche, you will accompany Princess Usagi. You're under her orders,"
Rubeus said the following day, "Now, Your Highness, would you please
describe to me your plan?"
Chibi-Usa now dressed in a dress suited more to her station in life
glanced at Rubeus, "What about the power?"
"The plan first, Your Highness... I would not wish to expend power
unnecessarily," Rubeus said calmly.
Chibi-Usa grumbled something acidic before saying, "Hai, my DEAR
Rubeus... `Chibi-Usa' goes to school... Beruche will pretend to be a
Public Health Nurse and I'll be her `helper'... Her droid will catch
Chibi-Usa and we'll get her to tell us where the Ginzuishou is."
Beruche remained quiet. She was having serious doubts about
the game Rubeus was playing. Rubeus thought, With that Rubeus made his
decision and said, "That sounds like an excellent plan, Your Highness...
I'll start the power infusion immediately."
Chibi-Usa just smiled. Beruche flinched as
Chibi-Usa started to chuckle; it sounded awfully malevolent.
******
"How did you sleep last night, Usagi-chan?" Ami asked. They were outside
in the schoolyard eating lunch. It was a beautiful sunny day. The three
friends were taking this opportunity to discuss the events that had
occurred over recent days.
"Excellently, if you don't mind being throttled, Ami-chan," Usagi
grouched, "When we got back from the Shrine, I had to keep her
distracted so she wouldn't say anything about it to Mom. Chibi-Usa still
thinks it's a neat idea having a sister and she asked when she could
meet her."
Makoto snorted, "We better find the evil one and quick before Rei gives
the good one ulcers..."
"Yeah I know, Mako-chan... Chibi-Usa's really sensitive. Like I said, I
slept excellently. She just had this rather protective clamp around my
neck all night long... She kept cutting off my air. She's afraid I'm
going to leave her," Usagi sighed, "I'm surprised you guys aren't mad at
me."
"Well... Usagi-chan, I think you were trying to do something nice. You
also were being a bit selfish too." Makoto added, "By the way, have you
guys seen that Public Health Nurse crawling around?"
Ami and Usagi looked blankly at Makoto for several seconds, "No..."
"Yeah, she gives me the creeps. There was this..." Makoto trailed off
suddenly her eyes grew wide, "It couldn't be."
"Nani?" Usagi breathed, "Come on, what does she have?"
"There was this little kid with her... Now why would a little kid be
with a Public Health Nurse?"
Ami flicked out her minicomputer and entered a few commands. Usagi was
looking between the two of them before saying, "You don't think it could
be the evil one?"
"I donno... but I thought there was something odd about her. She kept
eyeing me intently like she knew me or something."
"These readings indicate that there's a small but highly concentrated
Dark Energy source within one hundred meters of our location." Ami
stated quietly, "The vector... It's definitely inside the school and it
corresponds with the energy signature I received from the evil Chibi-Usa
who obviously attacked me before."
"What are we going to do?" Usagi questioned, "I mean if we transform and
fight here that'll draw a lot of people. It'll look funny with us
missing with the Senshi around."
Makoto blinked at Usagi in surprise, "Usagi-chan's right... and if we
don't do anything who knows what's going to happen?"
"What do we have next period?" Ami queried.
"Ami-chan, you and I have history..." Usagi glanced over at Makoto who
was rummaging around in her school bag.
"I've got a study period. We have a sub today but the regular sensei
didn't leave a study plan."
"We have to do something," Usagi stated again but before they could come
up with an effective plan the bell rang forcing them back to class.
******
A little later Beruche in her nurse's disguise looked at Chibi-Usa who
pointed to Usagi. They were in Haruna-sensei's classroom now. Having
finally received the okay from Chibi-Usa to call the droid, Beruche went
about her task to not be conspicuous until she got closer to Usagi.
Chibi-Usa thought.
Usagi spotted the two entering the classroom and pushed the panic button
on her communicator. It would let Makoto know that something was
definitely going on. It would also let the others know that something
was up.
Just as Beruche was four desks away from Usagi, the school's fire alarm
went off. Everyone in the room jumped up immediately and started heading
for the exits. Beruche totally surprised was nearly trampled by the
chaos that ensued. Chibi-Usa was swept out of the classroom by the mob
taking advantage of the opportunity to get out of class.
In the confusion, Usagi and Ami managed to quickly get away from the
crowd. Making sure that no one could see them, they transformed and soon
confronted a stunned Beruche who had finally gotten her footing. "Posing
as a nurse is wrong, for you do not represent health and happiness. I am
the Pretty Sailor Suited Senshi, SAILOR MOON! In the name of the Moon, I
will punish you!" Sailor Moon declared.
"Where'd `CHIBI-USA' GO!?!" Chibi-Usa demanded, "Get rid of these pests
and then start looking for that BAKA."
Beruche wasn't eager to fight Sailor Moon alone so she called upon her
droid, "Droid Doctorella come forth!"
Droid Doctorella stood somewhere around seven feet tall, scarecrow thin,
and wearing a labcoat. A stethoscope hung around its neck and when it
smiled its teeth were made of hypodermic needles.
"Take care of these patients," Beruche commanded and then teleported
with Chibi-Usa outside to search of Usagi.
"Hai, Beruche-sama." The droid turned and immediately attacked Sailor
Mercury.
"Shabon spr..." Sailor Mercury started but was cut short when Doctorella
flung a role of tension bandages at her. It expanded and trapped Sailor
Mercury before it began to squeeze her mercilessly.
"Sailor Mercury!" Sailor Moon stated horrified.
"Let me get straight to the point!" Doctorella shouted and pinned Sailor
Moon to the wall with several long hypodermic needles. Sailor Moon began
to struggle as the droid advanced towards her with an evil smile on its
face, "Your symptoms require surgery to correct. Now let's get right to
the `heart' of the matter, shall we?" With that Doctorella pulled out a
large scalpel.
Sailor Moon's eyes grew large as she started to panic.
As if that was her cue, Sailor Jupiter's voice boomed out, "SPARKLING
WIDE PRESSURE!" The flying disk of energy hit the surprised droid fully
in its back and slammed it into the wall. The force of the impact
jostled Sailor Moon loose and flung her to the floor.
"Ah, another patient to take care of..." Doctorella hissed out. It
stalked towards Sailor Moon who was desperately trying to cut the nearly
suffocating Mercury free. The demure Senshi was starting to turn the
same color as her hair. That's when Tuxedo Kamen made his entrance.
"Tuxedo Kamen-sama!" cried Sailor Moon and Sailor Jupiter.
"Doctors are here to help people not hurt them. They should not practice
bad medicine!"
"I'll show you `bad medicine', BAKA!" the droid howled while flinging
its stethoscope like a whip. Tuxedo Kamen leapt out of the way and
proceeded to clobber the droid with his extendible cane.
"Sailor Moon NOW!" Tuxedo Kamen shouted.
"Hai! MOON PRINCESS HALATION!" Sailor Moon shouted and that was the end
of the droid. Turning to Mercury who struggled to gain her breath back
after the tension bandage disappeared Sailor Moon said, "Mercury-chan,
will you be okay?" Seeing Mercury's nod Sailor Moon turned to Jupiter,
"Let's go find that spore and teach her a lesson!"
With that both Sailor Moon and Sailor Jupiter sprinted out of the school
and out the doorway.
******
"Damn!" Chibi-Usa cursed as she saw Sailor Moon and Sailor Jupiter
emerge from the school, "Strategic retreat!"
Beruche wasn't pleased, "Some leader she is. Rubeus wouldn't have run
away," she muttered. With that she and her `leader' for this little trip
teleported away.
******
"You failed..." Rubeus sneered out.
"The Senshi showed up... How'd they know where we were going to be?"
Chibi-Usa wondered and then sent an accusatory glance at Beruche who was
too busy looking at a mirror checking her make-up to notice.
"Your Highness, you DID provide a distraction for us though... for one
of our other projects," Rubeus stated.
The End
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